James M. Gudenau has been with Comerica since 2001 and played a key role in launching the bank's 1031 Exchange Services group in 2002. He has managed this group since 2004. In 2009, he transitioned to the Special Corporate Financial Services group, where he serves as the primary escrow officer for the Midwest and East Coast, focusing on expanding the bank's 1031 Exchange and escrow portfolios in these regions. He is currently the national team lead for all 1031 exchanges handled at Comerica.
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